ZipPicks Awards
Best Lasagna in Beverly & Morgan Park
Master Critic Review
Franconello Italian Restaurant
8.3
A Beverly sit-down Italian spot built for old-school comfort: red-sauce classics, big portions, and a paced dining-room experience that suits families and date nights alike. For lasagna, it’s best approached as a hearty, bake-forward order—pair it with a simple salad and let the pasta do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat lasagna, Cheese or spinach lasagna, Garlic bread
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A full-service Beverly Italian dining room that keeps baked pasta classics in its core lane.
Who should go: Sit-down Italian fans with family or date plans
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for calmer pacing
What to order: Meat lasagna, cheese/spinach lasagna, garlic bread
Insider tip: Keep the order classic—baked pasta + salad reads most consistent.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Neighborhood street parking is typically the main option; easiest on weeknights, but it can tighten up around peak dinner hours. If you're coming for weekend dinner, plan a few extra minutes to circle for a spot close by.
Dress code: Smart casual fits best—jeans are fine, but this reads more like a classic sit-down dinner spot than a quick pasta stop.
Noise level: Moderate—generally comfortable for conversation, with a little more volume when family tables and larger groups are in full swing.
Weekend wait: 30-60 min without a reservation (faster if you arrive early in the dinner window).
Weekday lunch: Usually little to no wait, with the smoothest pacing earlier in the shift.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—vegetarian-friendly baked pasta options (including cheese/spinach-style lasagna) and simple sides like salad are the safest, most reliable plays.
Vegan options: Limited—expect to need modifications (marinara-forward choices, no cheese) and fewer fully satisfying entrée options compared with vegetarian diners.
Gluten-free options: Some flexibility is possible, but baked pasta dishes like lasagna are generally not the easiest lane—call ahead if gluten-free is a must, and treat it as a higher-risk order for cross-contact.
Best For
Better for: Hearty, baked-pasta comfort in a full-service dining-room format—this is the move when you want lasagna as a main event, classic sides, and a paced dinner that works for families or a quieter date-night vibe.
Consider Alternatives If: Choose alternatives if you want a modern small-plates Italian scene, super-fast turnaround, or strict dietary needs (especially gluten-free or fully vegan) where baked pasta comfort isn’t the most dependable fit.